Subjects:

Contract Law, Restitution

This title supplies definitive guidance on the theory, principles and practical application of the law of restitution.

• It examines the underlying principles of unjust enrichment, and explains the various ways a right to restitution can arise.
• It covers the theory and practical application of Mistake, Compulsion, Necessity and Ineffective Transactions.
• It shows how the principles have been applied by the courts through detailed analysis of case law.
• It sets out the available defences to claims for restitution.
• It considers the implications of recent case law, including the Court of Appeal decisions in
  • R McDonald v Coys of Kensington,
  • Boake Allen Ltd v Commissioners for Revenue and Customs
  • Brennan v Bolt Burden.